Boycott Switzerland! Minaret ban vote goes wrong way

'The Geneva Mosque was vandalised on Thursday when someone threw a pot of pink paint at the entrance.
Earlier this month, a vehicle with a loudspeaker drove through the area imitating a muezzin's call to prayer and vandals damaged a mosaic when they threw cobble stones at the building.
Rights' defenders have raised vocal objections to the campaign posters, which show minarets rising like missiles from the Swiss flag next to a fully veiled woman.
Minarets are typically built next to mosques for religious leaders to call the faithful to prayer, but they are not used for that in Switzerland.'
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Food Safety agency puts a thumb in Halal-certification pie

The Government is looking at the certification of halal meat for export

 

The Government is stepping into an arena it has previously tried to stay clear of - the certification of New Zealand exports as "halal", or "clean" in terms of Islamic religious rules.

New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) has announced that organisations which certify halal meat for export will be subject to government oversight "to standardise halal certification and improve assurances to our trading partners".

"While the proposed model focuses currently on meat exports, it could be extended to include dairy products in the future," said NZFSA market access director Tony Zohrab.

NZFSA has added halal export certification for Indonesia, Malaysia and the Middle East to the list of additional assurances it provides to importing countries.

Halal certification in New Zealand has not previously been directly regulated by government officials.

But trade and food officials have been dragged into two big rows since 2005 with Malaysia and Indonesia, after meat companies failed to solve the problems.

In both cases there has been speculation by New Zealand farmers that the countries are seeking to clip the ticket on other nations' produce by insisting on their own standards.

New Zealand has only two certifying authorities, New Zealand Islamic Meat Management (NZIMM) and the Federation of Islamic Associations (FIA) and Indonesia has said it will no longer recognise either.

NZIMM mainly certifies meat, and the FIA does most of the dairy exports.

Trade Minister Tim Groser has said Indonesia's planned ban in 2010 on $100 million of NZ beef imports – and potentially $450m worth of dairy exports – requires a long-term solution.

Now new proposals for the halal trade have been announced by NZFSA "to provide a greater level of commercial certainty for exporters and halal certifiers in the future".

"We want to improve and future-proof the existing certification system so it delivers robust and credible assurances ... and has the confidence of all halal markets," Mr Zohrab said.

Instead of leaving the meat and dairy industries to oversee the certification agencies, new rules will specify standards of competence, which will be audited.

These standards will allow "any approved halal organisations to offer halal export certification services to the meat industry".

Mr Zohrab said there was a lot of international activity on development of halal standards and the extension of halal principles to other products.

Key proposals include:

• setting up a National Islamic Advisory Council to provide input into the standards.
• official approval of NZ Islamic organisations offering halal certification;
• competency standards for halal slaughterers, and for staff who assess compliance and provide halal export certification; and,
• "quality systems" for slaughtering and processing halal meat, which will be monitored by NZFSA-approved halal organisations.

Mr Zohrab said Islamic authorities in the destination markets will determine which New Zealand bodies can provide certification for their market, but did not indicate whether new certification agencies backed by Indonesia or Malaysia were expected to be set up here.

The Indonesian Government has said it is considering whether it will recognise the New Zealand certification companies or will require certification from an Indonesian source.

Prime Minister John Key last week told Federated Farmers New Zealand has a chance to be a food basket for the aspiring middle classes in Asia.

The market would expand as the middle classes of Malaysia, Indonesia, the Gulf States, and other Islamic nations grew.

"There are some sensitive issues around halal certification and the Government is working through these with Malaysia and Indonesia," he said.

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Halagel Omega 3 Fish Oil

Company Profile

Company Name
Halagel (M) Sdn Bhd

Address
A137, Jalan 2B, Kaw. Perusahaan MIEL Sg. Lalang, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah.

Description
Halagel (M) Sdn Bhd is the sole importer and distributor for Halal food & pharmaceutical grade gelatine & Halal empty hard gelatine capsules for Malaysia and South East Asia markets.

URL
http://www.halagel.com

Contact Person
Mr Azhar Bin Abdullah

Telephone
+604 448 1288

Fax
+604 448 1286

Country
Malaysia 

Halal Compliant

Products

Halagel Omega 3 Fish Oil

Product Description :
Halagel® Omega 3 Fish Oil

Detail Description :
Omega 3 Fish Oil is obtained from fish found in cold and deep sea. These fish contain rich amount of Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) and Docosahexaxaenoic Acid (DHA). Omega 3 is a combination of EPA and DHA. Omega 3 is a fatty acid and good as a supplement for body health. Our body cannot generate Omega 3 on its own. We can only get it from foods we eat everyday but the amount we consume might be very small. Besides that, Omega 3 also contains high source of energy.
Benefits Of Omega 3 Fish Oil:
• To help reduce risk of arteriosclerosis & heart diseases
• To help in maintaining good blood pressure.
• To help improve brain function
• To help maintain balanced mood and sense of well being
• To help improve immunization system
• To help maintain healthy kidneys.
• To help in cancer treatment.
• To help maintain optimal cholesterol levels
• To help maintain healthy joints and better flexible movement
• To help in Strength and stamina
Each Halagel® Softgel contains 500 mg of Virgin Coconut oil. The outer shell of each Halagel® softgel is made from HALAGEL® gelatin, certified Halal by JAKIM.

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Tried & Tested: Golden years

GOLD has long been known to do wonders to keep skin looking youthful. Cleopatra used gold as an anti-ageing treatment.

Used as currency in ancient days, gold is now being combined with modern techniques to develop effective beauty products.

Safi recently introduced Safi Rania Gold. The product is made using 24K nano gold particles. I was recently given the opportunity to try out the Safi Rania Gold serum.

After a week, my skin tone is more even and my face looks brighter.

The serum, which is an anti-ageing treatment, is more suitable for mature women than girls my age. However, younger women may also benefit from using it as it did work well on my skin.

According to the company, gold has been proven scientifically to reduce wrinkles (up to 55 per cent in the product’s case) and improve skin elasticity whilst slowing down collagen depletion and the breakdown of elastin to prevent sagging skin.

The pearl protein in the product also promotes fair skin and nourishes the skin with essential minerals and amino acids as well as Vitamin B3.

My only concern is the “oiliness” of the product. It is okay when you are in an air-conditioned place. But once you’ve stepped out under the sun, you might want to bring along some tissues or oil film.

My opinion? This is a good product which we can be proud of as there are not many such products in the market, especially from Asian companies.

For best results, use Safi Rania Gold serum with other products from the Safi Rania Gold range such as Safi Rania Gold Facial Cream Cleanser, Safi Rania Gold Facial Scrub, Safi Rania Gold Toner, Safi Rania Gold Eye Contour Cream, Safi Rania Gold Moisturising Day Cream with SPF20PA++, Safi Rania Gold Moisturising Night Cream and Safi Rania Gold Beauty Cream.

Safi products are safe and halal and can be used by many, especially Muslims.

It is a brand I trust as my grandmother and mother are using it. It can also be used during prayers.

Safi Rania Gold serum.

Safwa Health™ – Halal Products

Safwa is an Arabic word meaning ‘The best’ or ‘The choicest’. Our Safwa Health™ brand of health supplement is characterized by halal, healthy and wholesome goodness for the whole family.
All of our products are certified halal and suitable for the discerning and health conscious Muslim.

• 100% imported from Australia and New Zealand
• 100% manufactured by Cardinal Health and Nutra-Life Health & Fitness (NZ) Ltd., reputable pharmaceutical manufacturers who practice Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Affordably priced with attractive trade margins and bonus for store owners

 

Safwa Health™ products are certified 100% halal by the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC) and New Zealand Islamic Processed Food Management, which are recognized by Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM)

Products List

Vitamins and Minerals

• Calcium and Vitamin D
• Execap Capsule
• Vitamin C Complex
• Multivitamin and Mineral

Nutritional Supplements

• MaxEPA^®
• Triple L Lecithin

Herbal Remedies

• Celery and Juniper
• Evening Primrose Oil
• Garlic Oil

Functional Supplements

• Formula Lelaki

The logo represents soft gel that is 100% made from plant sources suitable for vegetarian

SAFWA HEALTH PRODUCTS SDN BHD
5th Floor, Wisma DLS (Lam Soon)
6, Jalan Jurunilai U1/20
Hicom Glenmarie Industrial Park
40150 Shah Alam, Selangor
Malaysia
Tel: 03-5569 3522
Fax: 03-5569 3528

Muslim Halal Lipstick

Looking for lipsticks which are HALAL and safe to be consumed for MUSLIMS?

Non halal ingredients used in the make up and lipsticks always make you think twice and stopped you from using those cosmetics?

We will help you to find lipsticks which are safe to be consumed for muslim woman, produced in a muslim country and CERTIFIED HALAL by the authorized Islamic body

If you are muslim woman who are ...

Concern about the ingredients used in the cosmetics and lipsticks that your are using...

Looking for alternative make up and lipsticks which are halal and safe to be consumed...

Looking for alternative lipsticks which are leads free...

YOU SHOULD SERIOUSLY READ ON WHAT I'M GOING TO REVEAL HERE...!

Fazi Abdul Latif

(Internet Entrepreneur,Malaysia)

Assalamualaikum,

Dear muslim sisters,

It has been very upset for me to find out about the ingredients mostly used in the make up, cosmetics and lipsticks currently available in the market. Most of them were made from non halal ingredients and even some of the lipsticks are not safe for our health. I have had experienced of using lipsticks which in the end changed my lips natural color into dark due to the leads content. This including over the counter lipsticks which were carrying well known brands. What are more surprising is to find out some of the main ingredients used in the lipsticks which are as follows :

Pig’s Fat – Reason being is Pig’s fat is the only fat which does not melt at average body temperature while all other fats start melting. From the research done by the scientist, the pig’s fat does not melt on human body and lipstick manufactures have no option but to use it in their lipstick in order to help the lipstick stays on the lips.

Alcohol – Most of the lipsticks formula contains alcohol which is prohibited in Islam. Infact for certain individual, they will suffer some allergic reaction due to the alcohol content in the lipstick

Baby Placenta – some cosmetic producers used placenta as part of the ingredients in their cosmetics and lipstick products. Placenta is not only haram in Islam but also harmful to our health.

And many more other non halal ingredients

From the research done on the internet, I have found out the following suggestions as an alternative for the lipsticks :

1. Wear vegan lipsticks and make up
2. Wear lip gloss only and let the lips at its own natural color
3. Not wearing any lipstick at all

However, I don’t think the above alternatives are the best solutions for me since...

1. Even some vegan lipsticks contain alcohol
2. I love wearing lipstick. Wearing lip gloss is not solving my problem anyway.
3. I love to look prettier in front of my beloved husband. Not wearing lipstick is not a good suggestion for me.

Islam encourage us (muslimah) to beautify ourselves in front of our beloved husband as been said by ‘Abd al-Malik : “When ‘Awf ibn Muhallim al-Shaybani, one of the most highly respected leaders of the Arab nobility, married his daughter Umm Iyas to al-Harith ibn ‘Amr al-Kindi, she was made ready to be taken to the groom, then her mother Umamah came in to her, to advise her, and said: …. make sure that you smell good and look good; he should not see anything ugly in you, and he should not smell anything but a pleasant smell from you”

From the above it is very clear that it is our duty to beautify ourselves for our husband. Anyhow, look prettier does helps to increase our level of self confidence, don't you agree with me?

Your search ENDS here...

My search for halal lipsticks finally ends to a local (Malaysian) brand. And now your search ends here too! You dont have to look far anymore. You all can just stop searching. Stop Right Now!!! Because...

...there is a manufacturer for HALAL LIPSTICKS

Introducing...

V2 Halal Lipsticks from Malaysia!

About V2 Cosmetics

Incorporated in 2006, Dynamic Crystal Network Sdn Bhd has introduced range of halal cosmetics and lipsticks under the brand name of V2 Cosmetics. Today V2 Cosmetics is a leading supplier of halal cosmetics and halal lipsticks in Malaysia. V2 Cosmetics also has broaden its business to overseas markets especially in South East Asia region in order to cope with increasing demand for Halal products.

Why is V2 Halal Cosmetics and Lipsticks are halal?

The facts that makes V2 Halal Lipsticks are halal :

• The cosmetics factory located in Islamic country - Malaysia

• The factory is own 100% by the muslim

• All the workers in management and operational site also 100% muslims

• The source of producing the cosmetics and lipsticks, taken from the plants base and halal source. Declarations and written confirmations were required from the supplier for every raw materials supplied

It also strictly adheres to the Islamic procedures of handling and processing techniques in the production of Halal cosmestics, which has been certified by Islamic Development Department from Malaysia - also known as Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM)

“The inspections to the laboratory and factory are made by these departments each and every year to keep the halal status always up to standard procedures all the time.”(Please check our halal JAKIM certificate)

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I am very excited to introduce and offer this fine quality halal lipsticks for you to try on. The choice of colors available, the feeling of confidence knowing the ingredients used are halal and permitted in Islam and yet my lips stay moist, and never dry through out the day.

You might be wondering what are the main ingredients in this V2 Halal Lipsticks :

1. Pure Goat’s Milk - Goat's milk contains enzyme, vitamins and nourishment to maintain healthy and beautiful lips. It is a natural moisturiser to balance the lip's moisture for supple and smooth lips.

2. Aloe Vera – to helps lips stay supple and smooth and acting as moisturizer. Aloe vera has been used as one of the main ingredients in the V2 Halal Lipstick since it is well known for it’s benefits as soothing properties and help the lips to stay moist.

3. Vitamin E – acting as anti oxidant to helps your lips stays healthy, preventing wrinkles and from dry off so that your lips will feel comfortable through out the day whilst wearing the the V2 halal lipstick.

Reasons why you should choose V2 halal lipsticks

Halal ingredients – the ingredients used are halal, permitted in Islam and safe to be consumed by muslim

Mixture of aloe vera and goats milk have been used as replacement for Pig’s gelatine

Vitamin E is acting as anti oxidant as well as to protect the lips from dry off and free from wrinkle.

100% muslim products , produced in a muslim country and all the factory employees are muslim

Certified Halal by Jakim (Islamic Development Department of Malaysia) – the ingredients used are permitted by Islamic law and safe to be consumed by muslims. Application for halal approval requires all documents in regards to the ingredients used must be submitted and revealed, followed by inspection at the manufacturer’s factory

Long lasting – with just one application, the lipstick color stays on your lips for up to 3 times meals taken

Well, actually the above are not the only reasons why you should choose V2 Halal Lipsticks. V2 Halal Lipsticks are the best choice for muslims for the following additional reasons :

Produced by manufacturer with GMP Status (Good Manufacturing Practice)

Affordable price – just compare the price of these halal lipstick with over the counter lipsticks. They are much more expensive despite the non halal ingredients used!

You will have a much better confidence in wearing lipsticks thus will promote better health

Available in 6 variety of colours for you to choose – Royal Pink, Red Hot, Rich Coral, Silky Rose, Satin Peach, Brown and Natural Magic

Helps the alternatif halal product to build a much better Islamic community worldwide

and many more…

After all of the above reasons don’t you think that it is the time for you to switch to halal lipstick instead of over the counter lipsticks?

Wait no more! Choose halal cosmetics! Choose halal lipstick now!

Until 15th November 2009

(Limited for the first 15 10 customers only)

Purchase the V2 HALAL LIPSTICK now for just USD$24.90 USD$22.90

(means you save 8%!)

PLUS

Bonus Free # 1

FREE DELIVERY to anywhere in the world!!!

PLUS with tracking numbers for you to track where your orders are

Bonus Free # 2

FREE 1 pair of wudu socks worth USD$8.00 (even if you just buy 1 V2 halal lipstick only)

The wudu socks available in 2 option of colors (black and beige) - will be picked on random basis

With every purchase of V2 halal lipstick you are actually save more than $10

For just USD$24.90 USD$22.90 for each V2 Halal Lipstick, we'll deliver "V2 Halal Lipstick" and the BONUS GIFT right to your door. Items are shipped on the same day as ordered. Order now!

Our Money Back Guarantee!

This is YOUR "Nothing To Loose And Everything To Gain" guarantee! If you don't like the V2 halal lipstick or if you change your mind for any reason whatsoever, simply return the halal lipstick at ANY TIME in any condition whatsoever within 12 months for a 100% refund!

On top of that, you can keep the free bonus gift as our appreciation of giving "V2 Halal Lipstick " a try! That's our ironclad guarantee on how confident we are that this V2 Halal Lipsticks are the best alternative halal lipstick for you as a muslim.

Order Process: Simple Step 1-2-3 process

Step 1 : Click on "Add To Cart " button for every color of V2 halal lipstick that you would like to purchase

Step 2 : You will then be directed to the paypal shopping cart. Please check your order and the quantity of V2 halal lipstick. Followed by click on "Continue shopping" if you want to purchase other colors of V2 halal lipsticks or click on "Proceed to checkout" to complete your order

Step 3 : Log in to your paypal account and proceed with payment
V2 Halal Lipsticks and FREE GIFT will be shipped on the same day!

Note : for Natural Magic V2 halal lipstick - the lipstick color is natural color which later will turn your lips into soft red or pink depending on your body's temperature and blood

We accept payment by Paypal only

Please contact us if you would like to have other type of payment method

Delivery Period

Countries / Location

Delivery Period

UK, European Countries, Russia, Middle East, Australia, New Zealand, Japan

Max 2 weeks from the shipping date

USA, Canada & Rest of the world

Max 3 weeks from the shipping date

Still sceptical? Let me tell you that I'm not here to sell you the halal lipsticks only. But as a muslim I believe it is my duty to share and to help muslim sisters like you to have a better option and better alternative for halal lipsticks. After all don't you think that you would feel much more comfortable by knowing what you apply onto your lips is made from the halal sources.

I will be changing the promotional price and remove the free gifts at any time soon. Act now! Buy V2 Halal Lipstick now before I change my mind. Click the "Add to Cart" button above to start your purchase! Or...

Alternatively you can also click the "Order Now" button below to start your order!

ps. Don't buy from me if you are not confident with what I have said. Contact me instead and let me know why. I would be happy to assist you.

pps. If all this while you have no other choice but to use the lipsticks with no halal certification, the choice is in you hand now! As a muslim this is the time for you to switch to halal lipsticks.

ppps. These halal lipsticks have been certified halal by Islamic Development Department of Malaysia (JAKIM) - a well recognised Islamic Autorithy not only in Malaysia but had also gained trust and acknowledgement by other Islamic countries. With Halal JAKIM certification, there's nothing else need to be argued. V2 halal lipsticks are 100% halal!

Act now! Click "Order Now" button below to start your purchase for V2 Halal Lipsticks now!!!

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